034 - The Poulters' Company

THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF POULTERS

	Arms: Argent on a Chevron Azure between three Cranes proper as many Swans of the first Crest: [Upon a Helm on a Wreath of the Colours] On a Mural Crown Gules a Crane rising proper Mantling: Gules doubled Argent Supporters: On either side a Pelican wings displayed and addorsed Or vulning itself Gules Motto: Remember Your Oath
Granted 1634 by Sir Richard St George, Clarenceux King of Arms.

History:
Received Ordinances from 1368 and a Charter in 1665. It controlled the sale of rabbits, pigeons, game, piltry and swans. About 60 per cent of the Livery of 150 are connected with piltry and frozen food. An annual grant is made to the Game Conservancy, Fordingbridge. Nepton's Charity helps elderly people in Ilford and Barking.

Former Halls existed between 1610 and 1666.

For current contact details please go to The Livery Companies Database, which can be found on The Fishmongers' Company's website.